oiler

Example Sentences

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The memo calls for Navy Secretary John Phelan to select a new name for the fleet oiler.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2025

In April 1908, a defective steam pipe burst at the plant, hurling two Georges — George Tucker, chief engineer, and George Love, oiler — 25 feet to the concrete floor below.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 26, 2023

These were oiler, flatter and a great deal chewier.

From The Guardian • May 13, 2020

A U.S. destroyer and oiler sailed through in January, and a destroyer and survey ships steamed through in November.

From Washington Times • Feb. 27, 2019

Back in her room, Candice opened the web browser, typed in number and oiler, and hit SEARCH.

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson